Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read MoreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read MoreSenators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read MoreUpdating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature will establish another committee to oversee the state Department of Correctional Services under a resolution adopted by the Legislature May 18.
Read MoreThe Legislature would establish another committee to oversee the state Department of Correctional Services under a resolution heard by the Executive Board May 16.
Read MoreSenators passed measures this session that will provide a more transparent grand jury process, prevent civil forfeiture without criminal charges and ensure wage equality for all Nebraskans.
Read MoreLawmakers abolished capital punishment, allowed research on medical marijuana and made wide-ranging revisions to the state’s correctional system this session.
Read MoreMeasures relating to human trafficking, sentencing options for juveniles and parenting programs for incarcerated parents were passed by lawmakers this
Read MoreThe Executive Board met March 21 and appointed senators to the Children’s Behavioral Health Oversight Committee. The committee was created
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on two bills that would create liability for firearm owners and would include
Read MoreSenators approved a bill this session that prohibits chemical abortions from being administered from remote satellite locations. Measures relating to
Read MoreSenators addressed a variety of judiciary issues this session. Among the measures passed were bills concerning abortions, juvenile justice reform
Read MoreA measure that would expand the offense of obstructing a peace officer to include certain audio or visual recording was considered Feb. 29 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreNebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under an amendment considered Feb. 23 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee considered a bill Feb. 22 that would provide an exception to the 12-week abortion ban passed by the Legislature last year.
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